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How do I manually set cue points using the waveform editor?

You can manually set cue points using the waveform editor in the Track Editor window. To access this, go to Manage > Tracks, select a track, and click Edit to open the track editor.

Setting cue points:

The waveform shows different coloured markers for each cue point type:

  • Cue In (grey) - where the track starts
  • Intro (blue) - where vocals begin
  • Hook Start/End (hot pink) - for hook sequences
  • Early Out (orange) - where the track is almost finished
  • Cue Out (red) - where the track ends

To set any cue point, use the Set button whilst listening to position the point at the current playback position. You can also Test any cue point by clicking its Test button to hear playback from that position.

Fine-tuning cue points:

For precise positioning, you can:

  • Use keyboard shortcuts: Left/Right arrows to adjust by 0.01 seconds, or Shift+Left/Right arrows for larger 0.1-second jumps
  • Click and drag over the cue point time value to adjust it
  • Double-click on the waveform to jump to a specific position
  • Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out of the waveform for more precision
  • Use Zoom buttons for detailed editing

Playback controls:

Use the Play and Stop buttons to control playback, or press the Spacebar. The Back and Forward buttons jump to the start or end of the track. You can test any set cue point by pressing Enter or double-clicking the cue point value.

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